Osaka University ranked 3rd in Japan, 94th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 78 research topics. Osaka University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 270,936 academic publications and 6,798,938 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Japan and 20th in the World with 192,251 publications made and 5,438,844 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Biology in Japan and 33rd in the World with 166,957 publications made and 5,162,683 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Immunology, Paleontology.
Osaka University ranked 4th for Physics in Japan and 25th in the World with 166,078 publications made and 3,438,527 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Japan and 27th in the World with 163,416 publications made and 3,405,147 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Osaka University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Japan and 65th in the World with 107,148 publications made and 3,380,876 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Japan and 91st in the World with 85,378 publications made and 1,873,352 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Osaka University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Japan and 106th in the World with 77,847 publications made and 1,735,186 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 290th in the World with 50,374 publications made and 972,734 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Japan and 144th in the World with 42,066 publications made and 1,028,962 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Japan and 177th in the World with 30,918 publications made and 550,621 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Business in Japan and 232nd in the World with 19,343 publications made and 268,955 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Japan and 172nd in the World with 11,383 publications made and 185,048 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Literature, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Economics in Japan and 315th in the World with 10,379 publications made and 170,994 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
